The Western Region Drugs Task Force (WRDTF) is a co-ordinating body set up in May 2003 as one of the key recommendations of the National Drugs Strategy 2001-2008. It was established to research, develop and implement, using a partnership approach, a coordinated, regionally appropriate response to substance misuse.

The WRDTF has funded projects that support and assist in the implementation of the its new strategic plan 'The Way Forward' 2011-2014. South West Mayo Development Company is working in partnership with the WRDTF on projects in the Mayo and north Roscommon areas.

The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) 2015-2017 is funded by the Irish Government and co-funded by the European Social Fund and includes a special allocation under the Youth Employment Initiative